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Bermuda – St Regis finally lands island’s first casino licence
By Phil - 10 Ekim 2022
The Bermuda Gaming Commission has awarded the island’s first casino licence to the St Regis hotel in St George.
Hotelco, the company behind the St Regis hotel development, will launch a 5,500 sq. ft. gaming floor with a variety of options for guests looking to roll the dice, in addition to a salon privé with two private tables.
Bermuda’s Premier David Burt highlighted that the decision brings ‘new employment opportunities and a potential increase in hospitality jobs.’
Mr Burt said: “This is good news. The process has been a long and detailed one in which the commission and the hoteliers have worked together to ensure that all aspects of the statutory requirements are met. The hotel’s owners have demonstrated a genuine commitment to Bermuda and to the East End of the Island and we truly value their contribution to the tourism industry and the community.”
He added that the launch of the casino industry is one of the four key initiatives of the Government’s Economic Recovery Plan. “With this announcement Bermuda moves a step closer towards realising that goal. This bodes well for additional investment into Bermuda and into tourism in particular.”.
UNESCO Dünya Mirası listesinde yer alan tarihi St. George's kasabasında yer alan ve St. Catherine Plajı'nın yumuşak kumları ve turkuaz suları arasında yer alan tesis, adada ilk kez Marriott International lüks markaya ait mülktür.
“Bermuda uzun süredir küresel yıldızlar için özel bir destinasyon olarak hizmet veriyor ve bu da onu göz alıcı yeni St. Regis tatil yerinin lansmanı için ideal bir yer haline getiriyor. St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Başkan Yardımcısı ve Küresel Marka Lideri George Fleck, ada gibi St. Regis'in de zengin bir tarihle dolu olduğunu, hikayeli bir geçmiş ve heyecan verici bir gelecek sunduğunu söyledi. “St. Regis markasının kurucu ailesi Astor'lar, bir asırdan fazla bir süre önce bu güzel adada vakit geçirmişti. Artık Astor Hanesi'nin ünlü gelenekleri ve ritüelleri, bu ileri görüşlü ruhu, avangart tarzı ve kusursuz hizmeti, adresimizin ilham periniz olduğu Bermuda'ya geri getirecek.”
St. Catherine Plajı'nı hafif bir kavisle kaplayan tesiste, 120'i süit olmak üzere 21 zarif konuk odası ve iki ve üç yatak odalı rezidanslar sunan ultra lüks bir konut geliştirme alanı bulunuyor.
In the third quarter of 2022, Bermuda saw momentum build after two years of a decimated global tourism industry. By the end of August, Bermuda welcomed over 98,000 air visitors to the island.
Vance Campbell, Minister of Tourism, said: “While we are seeing growth, year-over-year, we have not yet achieved the volumes of 2019. The Bermuda Tourism Authority projects Bermuda’s year-end visitor volume to be approximately 56 per cent of 2019.”
The Bermuda gaming Commission said: “Bermuda’s established legislative framework for the licensing and opening of a casino involves a three-stage process. Following an extensive and in-depth suitability review, the Bermuda Gaming Commission has granted Bermuda’s first casino licence to Hotelco Bermuda Holding Ltd o/a St Regis Bermuda Resort. The commission has determined that the applicant has met the legislative suitability requirements for a licence under the Gaming Act and Regulations.”
“These are predominantly operational in nature which will include, but are not limited to, the establishment of the casino’s compliance committee, the finalisation of internal controls to ensure compliance with the statutory framework, the recruitment and training of employees, and the purchase, shipping and installation of gaming equipment and systems.
“The opening date of the casino is entirely dependent on the casino operator meeting all legislative requirements for opening which will be subject to the commission’s review and approval. The commission continues to be ready to effect regulatory and supervisory responsibilities.”
The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is also aiming to have a gaming floor added to its facilities.
